Admission Registered Nurse, RN
About The Position
If you’re an experienced RN who still loves nursing—but is ready for a pace that allows you to think, assess, and truly connect—this role was designed with you in mind. BrightStar Care of Amarillo is locally owned and operated , with leadership that is present, accessible, and invested in both our clinicians and our community. This role keeps your nursing skills sharp while providing flexibility, autonomy, and professional respect. Position Snapshot Status: PRN / As Needed Pay: $50 per visit Pay Frequency: Weekly Location: Amarillo, TX (Home Health) Schedule: Flexible and nurse-driven Why Nurses Transition Into This Role A change of pace without leaving nursing behind Time to assess, think critically, and educate —not just task-check Autonomy with support , you are trusted, but never alone Predictable pay per visit with weekly payroll Leadership that knows your name and values your experience What You’ll Do Serve as the first clinical point of contact for new patients and families Complete pre-admission assessments, evaluating medical needs, safety, and home environment Determine admission eligibility based on physician orders and regulatory standards Develop and update Plans of Care reflecting patient needs and goals Obtain start-of-care orders and all required intake documentation Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members Provide patient and caregiver education that supports safe, successful care at home Deliver skilled nursing care aligned with BrightStar Care standards and Texas regulations A Role That Protects—and Expands—Your Skills This is not a narrow or repetitive role. Intake nursing at BrightStar Care allows you to actively use: Advanced head-to-toe assessment Clinical judgment and care coordination Multi-diagnosis exposure Patient and family education Regulatory and documentation expertise Many nurses tell us this role reignites why they became a nurse in the first place .
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
- Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience
- Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills
- Comfort working independently with the backing of a supportive local team
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first clinical point of contact for new patients and families
- Complete pre-admission assessments, evaluating medical needs, safety, and home environment
- Determine admission eligibility based on physician orders and regulatory standards
- Develop and update Plans of Care reflecting patient needs and goals
- Obtain start-of-care orders and all required intake documentation
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Provide patient and caregiver education that supports safe, successful care at home
- Deliver skilled nursing care aligned with BrightStar Care standards and Texas regulations
Benefits
- Medical (BCBS), dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members
- Telehealth services for team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
